Behavior

Bobcats pose no threat to humans, their property or pets. Bobcats are
naturally very shy and nocturnal. Interaction between these solitary
animals and humans is not common.

Bobcats may establish a main den or maternity den in a cave or tree
hollow and several smaller dens throughout its territory for shelter.

Bobcats breed December to February. Gestation is 7 to 10 weeks. One to
six kittens are born per litter. Young are weaned at 2 months and begin
to hunt at 5 months. Young bobcats stay with their mother for 8 to 10
months and then leave their mother’s territory.

Diet

Bobcats are carnivores. A natural diet includes rabbits, rodents, birds,
bats and young deer or fawns.

Habitat

For information on managing wildlife interactions and resolving
human-wildlife conflicts, the Virginia Wildlife Conflict Helpline is
available toll-free at (855) 571-9003, 8:00AM-4:30PM, Monday through
Friday.This helpline is a collaborative effort between the Virginia
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Wildlife Services.